Indians: Former broadcaster Mike Hegan dies

Former Indians broadcaster Mike Hegan died of heart failure Wednesday at age 71 at his home in Hilton Head, S.C. The news was announced by the Indians on their Twitter account.
Hegan, a former major-league player and the son of legendary Tribe catcher Jim Hegan, retired from the Indiansí radio booth in 2011. He spent time on TV and radio during his 23 years as a Tribe broadcaster.
Hegan, who was born in Cleveland and was a prep star at St. Ignatius High School, spent 12 years in the major leagues as a player with the Yankees, Brewers, Oakland Aís and the Seattle Pilots. His best year was 1969, when he hit .292 with eight home runs and 37 RBI for Seattle. In 1972, he was a backup first baseman with the Aís, who won the World Series that year. He also appeared in the 1964 World Series with the Yankees.
Following his playing days, he began his broadcasting career in Milwaukee before returning to his hometown to broadcast Indiansí games. He spent 12 years as a broadcaster in Milwaukee before being hired by the Indians in 1989.
Heganís father, Jim Hegan, was a five-time All-Star and spent 14 years with the Indians between 1941 and 1957, missing three full seasons (1943-45) while in the military during World War II. Jim Hegan was the starting catcher on the 1948 Indians team, the last time the Indians won the World Series. He also was the catcher on the 1954 Indians, who won the American League pennant and set what was then the American League record for wins in a season with 111.
Mike Hegan was inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.